So…I almost learned a lesson about being too cheap. At Annual Conference, I almost ended up paying way more because I was trying to be cheap. Almost. Instead, I ended up with a pretty good story.
Sometimes you can be too cheap…almost
Category: Random Churchy Stuff
Ode to Jeff by Sheri Meister & Rebecca Trefz
This week was my 15th and final Annual Conference as conference treasurer for the Dakotas UMC. There were a lot of great moments, but one of the best was when my good friends and co-workers shared a tribute called “Ode to Jeff.” I embedded the video in the post.
What you need to know about Accountable Reimbursements
This week our brand new clergy in the Dakotas UMC will be learning about Accountable Reimbursements! If you’re jealous, here’s your chance to experience what they are going through.
If you’re an experienced pastor that needs a refresher, this will be worth the time. This would also be good for a lay person in church finances to understand how your work affects your pastor.
What you need to know about Clergy Taxes
This week our brand new clergy in the Dakotas UMC will be learning about Clergy Taxes! If you’re jealous, here’s your chance to experience what they are going through.
If you’re an experienced pastor that needs a refresher, this will be worth the time. This would also be good for a lay person in church finances to understand how your work affects your pastor.
Understanding United Methodist Apportionments
Have you ever been tasked with trying to explain apportionments to someone else? Where do they come from? How much are they? What good do they do? I hope to cover this concisely with this post and related video.
Boy Scouts Update – Chartering in the Future
Last month, the United Methodist denomination was encouraging churches to end chartering agreements and move to facility-use agreements. This has caused the Boy Scouts to reconsider their chartering agreements. This post will share what that means to churches with Scouts.
Accountable Reimbursements – 2021
Accountants and bookkeepers expect detailed receipts for all purchases turned in timely. Pastors expect prompt reimbursements. Even though this sounds simple, this ends up being a great source of strife in the church office.
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